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“Every day, more than 2,000 children are reported missing to law enforcement, ... However, 1 in 6 six children featured in NCMEC's missing child poster distribution network are recovered because someone recognized the child and called authorities. The power of pictures can't be overstated.”
Ernie Allen
“This is daunting. It's going to take some time, ... These kids are not missing in the traditional sense. The key to this is communication.”
“The people at the shelter had no idea whether the parents were alive or dead,”
“This is a massive problem, and the numbers are growing. We know there will not be a positive ending in some of these cases. We hope the number is as small as possible. Meanwhile, we're working under the assumption that these children are out there.”
“What's been most important is letting people know the existence of the Web site and the fact that there's a special effort.”
“We're looking to get additional medical needs evacuees, ... As far as others, we're not sure if we will get them.”
“What our people are hearing in the shelters is that folks are afraid to sleep because they're afraid a picture of their loved ones will be posted on the shelter's bulletin board and they don't want to miss it,”
“We'll be using our forensic tools, imaging technology and our artists to help with the unidentified bodies, ... Our fear is that, as the waters decline, there are going to be thousands.”
“Not only are we recovering more kids but we're hearing from more parents.”
“They're not missing in the traditional sense.”
